Syrian artist Bisan Ismail revealed a poignant aspect of her personal life after speaking about her father’s disappearance when she was a child,

emphasizing that she still holds onto hope that he will return, despite the many years since his disappearance.

Bisan’s remarks came during her appearance alongside artist Fouad Junaid on the ABtalks podcast with media personality Anas Boukhash,

where she recounted the details of the day her father left home and never returned.

Bisan Ismail Recounts the Details of Her Father’s Disappearance

Bisan Ismail said her father disappeared when she was nine years old. She explained that he left on a normal day to go to work,

but he never returned home.

The family began a long search for him, but was unable to uncover any conclusive information revealing his fate.

Bisan noted that the difficult circumstances the family faced later led her mother to decide to move with her children to Germany to build a new life for them.

She praised her mother’s courage, emphasizing that she shouldered a great responsibility at a time when the family members were still young.

A Death Certificate After Years of Absence

Bisan revealed that, about 10 years after her father’s disappearance, she received a legal death certificate related to his prolonged absence, as she recounted during the interview.

However, this step did not dispel her inner feeling that her father might still be alive.

She said she is still waiting for him, explaining that the hope for his return has remained with her throughout the past years, despite the difficulty of this feeling and its emotional impact on her.

She also spoke about her father’s presumed stance on her artistic career, saying she believes he would be proud of what she has achieved today if he were following her successes and musical work.

The Success of “Khatia” Brings Together Bisan Ismail and Fouad Junaid

On the artistic front, Bisan Ismail and Fouad Junaid discussed the huge success of the song “Khatia,” which has surpassed 400 million views.

Junaid attributed the song’s success to the genuine emotion and energy that went into its creation, rather than a focus on view counts and statistics.

He also noted that the contrast between his low vocal range and Bisan’s ability to reach high notes contributed to a striking musical blend.

The Dream of Singing in Syria

The duo also revealed their desire to hold a concert in Syria, emphasizing that performing in front of a Syrian audience holds special meaning for them.

They discussed the idea of documenting this return through a documentary film, beginning with their journey and culminating in their appearance on stage.

Bisan Ismail Responds to Critics of Her Talent

Bisan addressed the criticism she faces due to her start as a content creator and social media influencer,

explaining that while some believe in her talent, others view her success as merely a “passing trend.”

For his part, Fouad Junaid emphasized the importance of distinguishing between constructive musical criticism from experts and personal attacks that have nothing to do with evaluating the artistic work.

At the end of the interview, Bisan chose the word “spirit” to describe her relationship with music, while Fouad Junaid chose the word “life.”